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Needham presentation: 97 iPads deployed under Tech & Tutors grant; early results mixed
Summary
A presenter described a grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs that bought 97 iPads for residents 60+, reported training and usage figures and noted both measured improvements and data‑collection caveats.
Speaker 3 presented findings from a Tech & Tutors grant intended to increase hybrid/remote participation and test whether device access reduces social isolation among Needham residents 60 and older. "We bought 97 iPads," the presenter said, describing procurement challenges and partnership with the Needham Community Council for tech support (staff member Karen Zarrow was named as the setup lead).
Distribution and training: the presenter reported distributing…
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